Risk perception is not associated with attendance at a preventive intervention for type 2 diabetes mellitus among South Asians at risk of diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the association between risk perception and attendance in a diabetes prevention programme among South Asians with a high risk for diabetes.

Design

An observational study. We measured risk perception during the baseline interview with causal beliefs, perceived susceptibility and perceived controllability. We used logistic regression to examine the relationship between risk perception and attendance. We adjusted for relevant sociodemographic factors, screening results and psychosocial factors.

Setting

The Hague, the Netherlands.

Subjects

Five hundred and thirty-five Hindustani Surinamese (South Asians) aged 18-60 years from a lifestyle-versus-control intervention for the prevention of diabetes.

Results

In total, 68·2% attended the lif

SUBMITTER: Vlaar EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10271236 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature